Bangor Punta Marine Cal 31

Sailboat 31′ 6″ Since 1979

Overview

Builder
Bangor Punta Marine
Model
Cal 31
Type
Sailboat
Built
1979–1984
Designer
William Lapworth
Hull
Fin w/spade rudder
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Masthead Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
31′ 6″ (9.60 m)
Waterline length
25′ 8″ (7.83 m)
Beam
10′ (3.05 m)
Displacement
9,170 lb (4,159 kg)
Ballast
3,600 lb (1,633 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
507 sq ft (47.1 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
41′ 6″ (12.65 m)
J (foretriangle base)
13′ 6″ (4.11 m)
P (mainsail luff)
35′ (10.67 m)
E (mainsail foot)
12′ (3.66 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
18.5

Power from the sails for the boat's weight. Under 16 is modest, 16–20 a typical cruiser, over 20 lively.

Displacement / length
241

How heavy the boat is for its waterline. Under 200 is light, 200–300 moderate, over 300 heavy.

Ballast ratio
39%

Share of the weight that is ballast. Higher generally means stiffer in a breeze.

Capsize screening
1.91

Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.

More details

Ballast Type
Lead
Construction
FG

Data from Mauri Pro Sailboat Data. Check details with the builder before relying on them.

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